ACF reaffirms political neutrality ahead of 2027
As the 2027 general elections draw closer, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has restated its commitment to remain a non-partisan socio-cultural organisation. The group made this clear during a Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting held on Tuesday at its Kaduna headquarters, where leaders cautioned members against making divisive or contradictory public statements. The BOT Chairman, […]
Senators accuse US attorney general of politicising justice
Attorney General Pam Bondi came under heavy criticism on Tuesday as US senators accused her of turning the Justice Department into a political tool serving President Donald Trump’s interests. During a tense Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, lawmakers — especially Democrats — questioned Bondi’s independence and her handling of politically charged cases. Senator Dick Durbin, the […]
Natasha hails Kogi constituents after suspension ordeal
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed deep appreciation to the people of Kogi Central for their unwavering support during what she described as a period of “unscrupulous intimidation.” The senator made this known in a statement to journalists on Tuesday after attending her first Senate plenary session in six months, following the completion of her suspension. […]
Police nab cross-border kidnap syndicate in Gombe
The Gombe State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes with the arrest of a major cross-border kidnapping syndicate. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, revealed that operatives of Operation Hattara, led by CSP Ali Madaki, apprehended a key suspect, Adamu Adamu, a 30-year-old […]
Dangote Reduces Cooking Gas Price To ₦760/kg
In a move that promises relief to millions of Nigerian households, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has once again reduced the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas. The refinery announced a new ex-depot price of ₦760 per kilogram, down from ₦810 just last week. This marks the second major price reduction […]
ASUU Mobilises Members For Nationwide Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has begun mobilising lecturers across Nigerian universities for a nationwide strike, following the Federal Government’s failure to meet its long-standing demands. The union had earlier issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government to resolve key issues, including the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, before taking industrial action. […]
Tinubu rejects two N’Assembly bills, cites policy conflicts
President Bola Tinubu has declined to sign two recently passed National Assembly bills, stating that some provisions in them could weaken fiscal discipline and conflict with existing public finance laws. The affected legislations are the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (Establishment) Bill, 2025, and the National Library Trust Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The President’s decision […]
UNIBEN bans students’ sign-out celebration
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has officially banned all forms of sign-out celebrations by graduating students. The directive was announced in a circular signed by the Registrar, Mr. Ademola Bobola, on Tuesday in Benin City. The management warned that any student found violating the order could face serious disciplinary actions, including expulsion, rustication, or withdrawal […]
Atletico appoint Alemany director of football
Spanish club Atletico Madrid has announced the appointment of Mateu Alemany as the new director of men’s professional football. Alemany, who previously worked at Barcelona, officially assumed his new role on Tuesday, beginning his duties with a visit to the first team and a meeting with coach Diego Simeone. Alemany, aged 62, played a key […]
Tinubu’s aide slams US lawmaker over Nigeria comments
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, has reacted strongly to claims made by U.S. Congressman Riley Moore, who alleged that Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Dada described the American lawmaker as “ignorant” about the true religious situation in the country. Dada stated […]